Dale County, Ala (WDNews) – A father and his stepson from Dale County are facing serious sex abuse charges following allegations that they assaulted two girls several years ago.
Chris Scott and Jeffery Bush were arrested on Thursday, April 17, according to jail records. Bush has been charged with one count of first-degree sodomy, while Scott faces one count of sexual abuse of a child.
The investigation began on Tuesday when authorities received a tip regarding the sexual abuse of the two victims. The following day, investigators from the Dale County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) conducted interviews with the girls at the Child Advocacy Center. The victims reported that the abuse occurred multiple times “a few years ago,” when they were both under the age of 12.
Authorities revealed that Scott is the stepfather of Bush, and both men were known to the victims. A search warrant was executed at their residence on Rabbit Road in Clayhatchee, where evidence was collected leading to their arrests.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather information related to the case.
